Is this suitable for a self-cutter who wants is as short/tight as possible without using a shaver or razor. I cut 2x per week. P.S. Other ideas? 110V only, no batteries! Old one died and was not close enough. Thanks guys! Is this suitable for a self-cutter who wants is as short/tight as possible without using a shaver or razor. I cut 2x per week. P.S. Other ideas? 110V only, no batteries! Old one died and was... » Read More Is this suitable for a self-cutter who wants is as short/tight as possible without using a shaver or razor. I cut 2x per week. P.S. Other ideas? 110V only, no batteries! Old one died and was not close enough. Thanks guys! « Show Less
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If you know what you are doing (we really don't - yet!) I'd say yes. My measure as to if the barber cut it short enough is, if my shirts get hung up on the stubble, it's short enough. I get that with this unit. Hope it helps!
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I would not buy it, if I were you. However, I would buy the Oster Classic 76
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I would recommend going with the Oster Titan instead. The t finisher is small and really meant more for detailing. They get hot if you use them for more than cleaning up around the ear, neckline or for barbering designs.
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It will cut very short. if you want to use it for shaving, you will spend a lot of time. The blade is not very wide. ... No batteries -- it runs on AC.
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Olivia, I am the creator of Scaredy Cut and I think it's wonderful for you and your dog that you have a successful relationship with your groomer. If you are getting the grooming your dog needs and wants to be happy and healthy with the groomer then you really don't need to add to that with SCAREDY CUT or any other tool. If you do need to do some maintenance at home you could use SCAREDY CUT to do single cuts only, which would not involve brushing through the hair.Sincerely,Matthew Michel(877) SCAREDYCUT
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As I think I understand your question, your beard (not shaving for a few days) will be the same as with a blade. If you do not shave for a several days, it becomes difficult as with a razor (Use the side trimmer to shave down). I need to shave every other day, two at the most. Same as blade, it will pull. I use the Braun Series 7 at its lightest of three settings on my neck and closer on my mustache and chin. No (much much less) ingrown hairs, which I am prone to and MUCH easier on my face. I can shave again, if I need to and with no problem, when I got out at night, with no problem. Hairs that lie flat are, indeed, problematic - I stretch or pinch skin to raise hair. I will never to back to a multi blade. After the 'Track Two' it only got worse. I think the multi-blade razors pulls the hair out and results in ingrown hairs in my case. It seems the more blades, the worse it got. I begged Gillette in writing (in my opinion the leader) to make a double edge blade and razor, like my father had. The cheap disposable single edge BIC's are not for me and the 'Art of Shaving' is $$$. As you can tell beyond your original question, my face loves the Series 7. It is faster to shave and WAY cheaper over time if you do the math. You change the cartridge after a year of half for about $30-$40. They also have a six week return policy (I think). You'll get the hang of it in two and will know after a month if it is for you. There may be some videos on YouTube as well.
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I like this saw, but my battery is totally dead. :( I used to use it when I climbed my avocado tree to trim the branches. I liked it because it was lightweight. Battery dies after about 20 minutes of continuous use. So I would use it until the battery runs down. I ended by getting a cordless reciprocating saw which gets the WHOLE job done! My neighbor calls this B&D; saw a toy. Hope this helps!
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Leah...three heads come with this electric. The "close" one is already mounted. There is closer one yet. I haven't tried it since the one mounted did well. I had given up on electrics a few years back. They seemed to cheapen many of them up (those at reasonable price points), and I got electric razor burn, big time...where people even commented! So, I went to shaving with razor blades, disposables, many different types on market, had my share of facial cuts, etc. Wanted to try something. This thing had some decent reviews on Amazon. I took a chance....it seems to be working. Dunno how it would handle others, or how it would be for various groups, but hey...for less than 50 bucks from Amazon, it might be worth a chance. Look at it this way maybe....it's about the cost of perhaps a week of lunches at a fast food place and some coffee breaks. Yeah, it's a gamble...but you may win. If you get it, charge the razor for length of time indicated in the instructions.
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I like mine just fine, it does use a lot of line but I have extra spools and buy the line in bulk. It cuts great and is the most powerful electric trimmer/edger I've ever owned. Just a simple twist of the head is all that's needed to go from edger to trimmer.
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Here's a tip from a user that successfully replaced the battery for this unit.MediaBaron says:I had one of the older non-replaceable battery models. I was able to carefully tap a razor blade around the seam to separate the top and bottom half, replaced the batteries and put it back together using a hot glue gun so it could be easily be taken apart again. This far from an approved process but if you're going to throw it away anyway give it a shot. I gave it away to someone who's wife was going through chemo and bought the model with the replaceable battery before they were discontinued. It wasn't pretty after the hot glue but it worked. Here's a tip from a user that successfully replaced the battery for this unit.MediaBaron says:I had one of the older non-replaceable battery models. I was able to carefully tap a razor blade around the seam to separate the top and bottom half, replaced the batteries and put it back together using a hot glue gun so it could be easily be taken apart again. This far from an approved process but if you're going to throw it away anyway give it a shot. I gave it away to someone who's wife was going through chemo and bought the model with the replaceable battery before they were... » Read More Here's a tip from a user that successfully replaced the battery for this unit.MediaBaron says:I had one of the older non-replaceable battery models. I was able to carefully tap a razor blade around the seam to separate the top and bottom half, replaced the batteries and put it back together using a hot glue gun so it could be easily be taken apart again. This far from an approved process but if you're going to throw it away anyway give it a shot. I gave it away to someone who's wife was going through chemo and bought the model with the replaceable battery before they were discontinued. It wasn't pretty after the hot glue but it worked. « Show Less
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Hello Ajax,My husband just received the razor in the mail and is wondering, too, about how often one needs to replace the blade. One per week would be a minimum of $520/yr, that is if he bought two blades at a time and didn't have to pay shipping.
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Thanks for the reply. I won't worry about leaving mine plugged in when I'm out during the day. It takes very little time to charge so I've always hesitated to plug it in and then leave the house. Like you, I don't have to shave 24/7.Thanks again.
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If you can find a cutter where you never need to replace a blade, please let me know! I've never seen such a thing; however, in my experience, titanium blades last much longer than steel blades. I do love my cutter, but don't buy it for the light feature. I am disappointed in Fiskars for that. Buy it for the size and cutting. Awesome.
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hello Brittanyi'm a licensed electrician and i use this little saw alot. i know the batteries are expensive but i would only use a battery of the same voltage and the same type battery with any cordless tool. it may harm or ruin the motor that runs the saw.
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I am returning the Wahl 79600-2101 Lithium Ion. The 79600 seems very under powered and the blades were not squared. I'm thining and even then it barely cut through 2 weeks worth of growth. I tried to trim my beard, thank God in spite of a balding head I was blessed w/ a nice Viking beard, and using the 79600 was a great let down. I'm sending the Wahl 79600-2101 Lithium Ion back for a refund. Hope to find a better cordless.
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I got a hold of the company directly and they sent me another battery. The first one died about 3 months after getting it and so did the new batteries. Love the knife but the batteries are no good. You can try ebay. Someone may have some extras.
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It is possible with the correct blade (and it will cut pretty well) BUT you won't get much cut before the battery is flat. Further, this saw has a big defect that if overloaded it can kill batteries and leave them unchargeable. You don't have to kill many batteries before you've covered the cost of getting a beefier tool that will do the job.
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I never had to replace my battery in ten years of use. I would use it four or five times before charging. I believe it might be a chore to replace, if you have not done it before. If you will oil the blade every other use, it will stay sharp. I decided to just by a new razor instead of a replacement battery was a better option.
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I also liked the total trimmer. I looked every where for a battery but could not find one that would fit. Took it to a local battery company and they sent it off and replaced the inside battery's. It lasted only for a short time.. I bought a new total trimmer from Amazon. When that battery goes bad I will be out of luck...You can take the battery apart and maybe find some one that can replace the one's in the shell ..I really wish they had not gone out of business as I thought it was a great tool.. Good luck..
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My beard is really tough and it takes quite a while for me to get a close shave, but the Panasonic does a better job than any other shaver I've ever used. Leave the cleaning base at home and just take the charger/cord with you on the road. I can get about 10 shaves on a charge, but I plug the shaver in overnight when on the road. If you clean the shaver under running water you will never *have* to clean it in the base, although that's what I do when not travelling. It's a great shaver... You can't go wrong. I've got the ES8228 and the ES8109. They're pretty much the same shavers with different trim. I replaced a Braun 360.